Pear Baby Food

Pear purée is a nice change from applesauce. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Linguine with Squash Noodles and Pine Nuts

Ribbons of squash fill in for some of the pasta. (By Regan Burns)

Sweet Potato and Squash Baby Food

A good introduction to the sweet vegetables, this baby food is a pleasing combination of squash and sweet potato. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Green Bean Baby Food

Naturally sweet and high in vitamins, this bean purée makes it easy for baby to eat her veggies. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Toasted Pound Cake with Coffee Sauce

An addictive pairing of toasted vanilla bean pound cake and gooey caramel sauce that’s great for a party. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts and Double-Smoked Bacon

A side dish that steals the show. (By Charlie Palmer)

Braised Brisket with Beans and Ancho Chile

Melt-in-your-mouth meat. (By Richard Haake, Robert Mondavi)

Olive-Parsley Dip with Crudités

Elevate your next vegetable tray with a simple, tangy dip packed with olives. (By Kate Ramos)

Charmoula Roast Pork Loin

Pork is slathered with a sweet, hot Moroccan sauce and roasted with root vegetables. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Potato and Parsnip Mash

Adding parsnips to mashers is a welcome change. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Broccoli Baby Food

If you can boil water, you can make baby food. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Basic Tortilla Chips

Salty, crunchy corn chips that are begging to be dunked in salsa or topped with cheese for homemade nachos. (By Kate Ramos)

Short Ribs with Frisée-Parsley Salad

Rich, tender ribs complemented by a fresh, slightly bitter salad. (By Adapted from Traci Des Jardins)

Oxtail and Barley Soup

An intensely rich broth comes from slowly simmering oxtails with red wine. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad

The sweetness of fresh corn and tomatoes gets tamed by lemon juice and thinly sliced basil. (By Kate Ramos)